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potion

[ˈpoʊʃən]

potion Definition

a liquid or mixture, especially one that is believed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical properties.

Using potion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "potion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The witch brewed a potion to cure the prince's ailment.

  • Example

    The love potion made him fall in love with her.

  • Example

    The poison was disguised as a healing potion.

  • Example

    The wizard drank a potion to gain strength.

potion Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with potion

  • magic potion

    a potion that is believed to have magical properties

    Example

    The magic potion gave the hero the power to defeat the dragon.

  • a potion that causes a person to fall asleep

    Example

    The queen drank the sleeping potion and fell into a deep slumber.

  • a potion that is believed to make a person fall in love

    Example

    The love potion made the princess fall in love with the frog.

Origins of potion

from Latin 'potio', meaning 'a drink'

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Summary: potion in Brief

The term 'potion' [ˈpoʊʃən] refers to a liquid or mixture that is believed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical properties. It is often used in fantasy literature and mythology, such as 'The witch brewed a potion to cure the prince's ailment.' 'Potion' can be modified by phrases like 'magic potion,' 'sleeping potion,' and 'love potion,' which are believed to have specific effects.

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